VACANCIES
Barista-Trained Waitstaff
We are looking for a friendly, experienced barista-trained waitstaff to join our family-run café and gift shop team in East Bergholt!
Oranges & Lemons is a family-run business in the heart of Constable Country, servicing hundreds of people a week, serving breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea, cakes, coffees, and more! We have won the Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Award two years in a row (2024 and 2025), and are pleased to maintain a consistently high rating from our customer reviews.
Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
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Make and serve a variety of hot and cold beverages, including coffee, tea, and specialty drinks, ensuring consistent high quality
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Welcome and seat customers, take telephone bookings and handle other enquiries from customers both face-to-face and over the phone
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Take orders, clear tables, and plate up cakes from our cake cabinet throughout shifts, ensuring a friendly and professional attitude at all times
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Restock supplies as needed to ensure a smooth service throughout shifts
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Follow health and safety procedures diligently to uphold food safety standards
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Support team members during busy periods to deliver excellent customer service
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Set up before service begins and clean down after service finishes
We are looking for someone who has:
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Previous barista experience or working in a cafe environment
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Experience in serving customers with professionalism and courtesy
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Good time management skills
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Ability to work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment
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Willingness to learn new skills and an ability to adapt
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Positive, friendly attitude
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Strong listening and collaboration skills
What we offer:
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Flexible hours (cafe opening hours 10-3.30pm Tues-Fri and 10-4pm Sat)
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Free staff lunch for those working full-day shifts
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10% discount on food and drink when not working
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Industry standard wages plus cash tips
Application Process:
Application form > CV review > shadow ‘shift-style’ interview (2 hours) > offer to join
